Updating a previous item, the Tennessee Titans are signing LB Wesley Woodyard to a four-year, $16 million deal, according to his agent. "Wesley is a player who has experience playing in both 3-4 and 4-3 systems and in our new scheme he fits as one of the inside linebackers," general manager Ruston Webster said. "He is smart and fast. He also brings the leadership qualities and intangible that we look for in a player, which makes him a good fit for us."

The Denver Broncos have several key defenders with expiring contracts, including DE Shaun Phillips, CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and LB Wesley Woodyard. Phillips led the team with 10.5 sacks, while Woodyard had his role reduced to passing downs this past season. Rodgers-Cromartie floated the idea he was flirting with retirement leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII.

Denver Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard is seeking a new contract, and his agent is hopeful of getting a deal done before the regular season kicks off. Woodyard is playing the final year of a contract paying him a salary of $3.25 million.

Denver Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) was not participating during the media-access portion of practice and may miss the team's Week 14 game. If Woodyard is not able to play, LB D.J. Williams would take his place in the starting lineup.

Denver Broncos LB Nate Irving has improved with his move to strongside linebacker, showing more quickness in space. The team used him in the base defense against the San Diego Chargers in Week 6 Monday, Oct. 15, when the Chargers were in heavier formations on early downs. Irving needs to show he can consistently shed blockers to receive more playing time, though. Denver showed four-linebacker sets Monday, too, with Irving joining LBs Keith Brooking, Von Miller and Wesley Woodyard.